A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2873238 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2874633 epoch_slot_no: 1833 block_no: 2873103 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-21 07:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x699ff6f392733be1f4b108ca84d04d8b42ae8356c78d63a7a0e7f7fcae9a2fabBlock Operator
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